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English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)

Our English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) provides an excellent opportunity to provide evidence of your English level to apply to study at Anglia Ruskin.

The ELPT has been developed to evaluate your level of English for undergraduate or postgraduate study. It is accepted by the university as proof of your English level and meets the visa requirements for the UK Visa Immigration (UKVI).

The ELPT has been designed to evaluate your level of English for academic study. The test consists of four sections and you will be given a mark for each of these sections, as well as an overall mark. All the components will be taken on the same day and the test should take approximately up to 3-4 hours to complete.

This test can be used when applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin (except for certain professional accredited courses such as Nursing which requires an IELTS score).

The ELPT consists of the following sections.

Reading: You will be given two pieces of text and will be expected to show your understanding of this text by answering a number of comprehension questions based on the text.

Time allowed: 50 minutes

Listening: You will listen to four short extracts (these may include general conversations, lectures, etc) and you will be expected to show your understanding of this text by answering a number of questions related to the text.

Time allowed: 50 minutes

Writing: You will be given a choice of questions and be expected to write a short essay.

Time allowed: 50 minutes

Speaking: You will have a short interview with the examiner and be expected to talk on a number of subject areas, these may include details on your studies, your home country, and your future aspirations.

Results

You'll receive the results of your ELPT one week after you have taken the test. Please note this may take longer during busier periods. Your results will be sent to the email address you provided on the application form.

If you’ve received an offer for an academic course at Anglia Ruskin, our admissions team will contact you to let you know if you’ve met the English requirements for your course. If you haven't met the English requirements, you may be eligible to take a Pre-sessional course or English for University Studies (EUS) course. Alternatively we may recommend that you take an IELTS at an approved IELTS test centre.

If you haven’t applied to Anglia Ruskin, we’ll only be able to let you know if you’ve met the English requirements for your course once an offer has been made

How to apply

Payment

To sit the ELPT test on the date you have chosen, you will need to pay for the test at least 24 hours before the test date. The cost of the ELPT is £105. To make a payment online please visit our online store. Please note you’ll need to complete the login in details, including setting up a new account to make a payment online.

If you plan to come in person to our finance offices and pay for the test, please see our campus directions for Cambridge and Chelmsford.

Please note you will not be allowed to sit the test if you have not paid. You must present a copy of your receipt before you sit the test.

FAQ

The ELPT is suitable for applicants who have already been offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin and need to provide proof of their level of English, or for applicants who haven’t yet applied for a degree programme but are thinking about studying at Anglia Ruskin University.

The ELPT will take place either on our Cambridge or Chelmsford campuses. You can find available dates on our on-line booking form.. We’ll confirm the date, time and location by email (you should receive this information at least one day before the test date).

We would recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the test. We can’t allow any latecomers into the test and will not refund payments for tests if you arrive too late or fail to arrive.

To help you prepare for the test we would recommend that you practice writing and speaking English as much as possible. You might also want to look at other resources to help you including IELTS text books; the British Council and BBC also have some good on-line resources. If you would like to look at some sample ELPT papers please email elpt@anglia.ac.uk.

You must bring some formal identification that includes a photograph of yourself, e.g. a passport or driving licence to the test. Please note you won’t be able to sit the test if you don’t have any formal ID. You must also bring a copy of your receipt of payment, or we’ll be unable to issue your results.

You’ll also need to bring your own pens. Please note you will not be allowed to use a dictionary or have use of your mobile phone in the test.

We aim to release the results one week after the test date. The results will be sent to the email address that you provided on the on-line booking form (please check carefully that you provide your correct email address). Please note we are unable to give the results out over the phone.

What should I do once I get my test results?

Depending on your application status the following will happen.

If you have already been made a conditional offer for a degree programme at Anglia Ruskin and you successfully reach the required English level with your ELPT results, we will update your application to show that you have met this condition.

If you have applied to CRIC, they will contact you with what you need to do next.

If you haven’t yet applied for an academic course, we will only be able to let you know if you have met the English requirements once you apply (please submit a copy of your ELPT results with your application)

If you don’t achieve the required English score for your academic course you may be able to take an English course or we will recommend that you take an IELTS at an approved IELTS test centre.

If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin University the results of your ELPT can be submitted as part of your application and these be accepted by the UKVI requirements for applying for a Tier 4 visa.

If you are applying for a course that is below degree level you will need to check with our Admissions Team (please see their contact details in your offer letter) to ensure that the ELPT can be accepted.

We are unable to offer refunds. However you may rearrange your test for another date. If you would like to take the test on another date please inform us by email at elpt@anglia.ac.uk

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